Comments: Addresses given as: Mother, Mrs H Cairns, 46, Loganlea, West Calder, Midlothian & 21, Elgin Road, Cowdenbeath. BA 7yrs. "Weak element. Continually drunk at the front-line. Has disobeyed orders faithfully". Wounded 17th February 1937, Jarama. In Camp Lukas in October 1937. N.G. Habitual drunk.
Assessment: 'Good, but tendency to drink.'
